Fender Custom Shop '74 Telecaster Deluxe Relic Aged Candy Apple Red Masterbuilt by Andy Hicks

Built with vintage attitude and modern Custom Shop precision, this Fender Custom Shop ’74 Telecaster Deluxe Relic captures the bold look and powerful tone of one of the most distinctive Tele designs of the 1970s. Finished in striking Candy Apple Red, this guitar delivers the unmistakable vibe of a well-loved vintage instrument while offering the craftsmanship and playability the Fender Custom Shop is known for.

The lightweight two-piece ash body provides strong resonance and clarity, while the relic lacquer finish adds authentic character and road-worn appeal. A pair of Wide Range humbuckers gives this Tele Deluxe its signature voice—thick, articulate, and full of punch—perfect for everything from classic rock to modern alternative tones. The traditional Tele Deluxe control layout with independent volume and tone controls allows players to dial in everything from warm, rounded rhythm tones to cutting lead sounds.

The maple neck features a comfortable 1969 “U” profile with a compound radius fingerboard that transitions from 9.5" to 12", offering smooth chording near the nut and effortless bends higher up the neck. Narrow tall frets and the classic three-bolt Micro-Tilt neck joint keep the feel true to the era while allowing precise adjustment. Vintage-style hardware, a hardtail Strat-style bridge, and classic Tele Deluxe aesthetics complete a guitar that blends iconic design with modern Custom Shop performance.

Specs: Two-piece light weight ash body; maple neck with 1969 “U” profile; neck dimensions 1st: .850" ~ .910"; maple fingerboard with 9.5"–12" compound radius and narrow tall frets; 21 frets; 1.650" nut width; bullet truss rod adjustment; three-bolt neck with Micro-Tilt; vintage-style hardtail Strat bridge with vintage Tele saddles; Schaller F-key tuning machines; chrome/nickel hardware. Nitrocellulose lacquer Relic Candy Apple Red finish with Closet Classic hardware. Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele black case, floor traveler, COA and case candy.

Weight: 7 lbs.

Electronics: Dual Fender Custom Shop Wide Range humbuckers. Individual volume and tone controls. 3-way toggle pickup selector.